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The Intel NUC 12 Extreme contains a desktop processor and space for a full-sized graphics card. (Image source: Intel)

Intel NUC 12 Extreme 'Dragon Canyon' unveiled with desktop CPUs and enough headroom for 350 W graphics cards

Intel has finally launched its most powerful NUC yet, the NUC 12 Extreme. Codenamed 'Dragon Canyon', the NUC 12 Extreme comes with a compact design, powerful Alder Lake processors, and space for a powerful graphics card like the N...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 18:50

Acer will release the new Swift 3 in three colours. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Swift 3: New SF314-512 model introduced with upgraded processors and in three colours for US$849.99

Acer has revealed the Swift 3 SF314-512, a 14-inch laptop with multiple display options, Intel Alder Lake processors and numerous ports. The SF314-512 starts at US$849.99 in North America, but will be available first in Europe, th...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 15:31

The Acer Swift SF514-56T features a new design, among other changes. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Swift 5 SF514-56T announced with a more premium design, Intel Alder Lake processors and a 2.5K display

Acer has revealed the Swift 5 SF514-56T, an upgrade on last year's Swift 5 SF514-55T. The latest Swift 5 features a redesigned chassis, a higher resolution display, more powerful processors and DDR5 RAM, plus other improvements. T...

Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2022 15:26

MacBook Pro 14 design cues (Image Source: Nokia)

Nokia and OFF Global launch PureBook Pro budget laptops with Alder Lake-P CPUs

Hardware specs include the Intel Core i3-1220P processor with 64 EU Xe iGPU, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and 512 GB NVMe SSD, as well as a 1080p IPS display. The 15-inch models are priced at €699, while the 17-inch ones cost €799.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Feb 2022 12:35

A high-end gaming laptop with a sober design: MSI Stealth GS66

The RTX 3070 Ti's debut: MSI Stealth GS66

Not only does MSI equip the latest GS66 generation with a brand-new Alder Lake CPU, but also with an updated Ampere GPU. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti of the base 12UGS variant already promises enough performance to handle the QHD displ...

Florian Glaser, 23 Feb 2022 23:02

The Dell G15 5520 has arrived with no fanfare. (Image source: Dell)

Dell G15 5520 released with CPU and GPU upgrades plus numerous configuration options

Dell has launched the G15 5520, a refreshed version of the 5510. The G15 5520 arrives with a choice between two Intel Alder Lake-P processors, GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs and three display options. Also, the G15 5520 has DDR5 RAM, ...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2022 17:09

Intel talks more about Alder Lake-U and Alder Lake-P offerings that range from 9 W to 28 W TDP. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel details Alder Lake-P and Alder Lake-U: Significant multi-core gains over Core i7-1195G7, but Ryzen 7 5800U shows higher efficency at 15 W

After briefly detailing the various SKUs at CES 2022, Intel is now offering more details about Alder Lake-P and Alder Lake-U. Alder Lake-P SKUs offer up to 14 cores and 20 threads at a 28 W TDP while Alder Lake-U tops-out at 10 co...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Feb 2022 17:03

Laptop OEMs collaborating with Chinese ODMs may be forced to delay certain models. (Image Source: SCMP)

XMG reports supply chain problems in China, Alder Lake mobile processors and Nvidia Ti dGPUs could be delayed while SSDs become more expensive

China is reacting to new outbreaks of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus with partial lockdowns. This could further delay the availability of laptops with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Nvidia's Ti graphics cards, which de...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Feb 2022 13:53

The NUC 12 Extreme will be available with 65 W desktop processors. (Image source: Intel)

Intel NUC 12 Extreme: Specifications and suspected prices of Alder Lake-powered mini-PCs leak

Details about the NUC 12 Extreme have leaked, Intel’s next flagship mini-PC. The NUC 12 Extreme will include a PCIe x16 Gen 5 slot for next-gen graphics cards, and dual-slot ones to boot. The NUC 12 Extreme will be upgradeable, bu...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2022 14:52

The Galaxy Book Pro 2 360 will sport a familiar design with a bright colourway. (Image source: @OnLeaks & Giznext)

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 2 360 leaks before MWC 2022 reveal

Images of the Galaxy Book Pro 2 360 have leaked just a few days before Samsung's MWC 2022 event. The 15.6-inch laptop has a 16:9 aspect ratio, multiple ports and a number pad, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2022 13:31

Intel's 12th Gen Alder Lake series of processors has left a big impression on synthetic benchmark charts. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Ryzen 7000 left with a mountain to climb as Intel Alder Lake occupies top 10 places in PassMark single-thread chart while AMD languishes outside top 25

Intel Alder Lake chips now occupy all top 10 positions in the current PassMark CPU Mark single-thread performance chart for high-end desktop processors. The highest-ranked AMD chip is the Ryzen 9 5950X in a lowly 26th place. Hopes...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2022 23:59

Amazon has a deal on the relatively new Intel Core i7-12700K and sells the fast Alder Lake CPU for just US$338 (Image: Intel)

Deal: Intel's powerful Core i7-12700K Alder Lake CPU hits lowest price ever on Amazon

The e-commerce behemoth from Seattle offers the Core i7-12700K, one of Intel's quickest Alder Lake desktop processors, at its lowest price to date with a considerable discount compared to its regular list price of US$409.

Enrico Frahn, 18 Feb 2022 21:03

Samsung will use MWC 2022 to unveil new Galaxy Book laptops. (Image source: Samsung)

MWC 2022: Samsung confirms the launch of next-generation Galaxy Book laptops with Intel Alder Lake processors

We are still are over a week away from MWC 2022, but Samsung has teased what it plans to showcase at this year's event. As leaks have already shown, Samsung is preparing to release Intel Alder Lake-P powered Galaxy Book laptops, s...

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2022 16:13

The i9-12900KS is expected to land this March. (Image Source: Windows Central)

Intel's top-of-the-line i9-12900KS desktop CPU clocked at 5.5 GHz starts pre-selling at US$781, slated to ship in early March

The fastest Alder Lake-S processor is expected to launch in early March with a considerable price bump over the existing i9-12900K. For an additional US$200, one would get 5.5 GHz boost clocks by default with 260 W PL2.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2022 19:16

Colorful is also adding personalized etchings on the display cover. (Image Source: Colorful)

Colorful releases US$1,099 X15 X2 gaming notebook with Intel Core i7-12700H and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti dGPU

While the i7-12700H + RTX 3050 Ti combo may seem questionable, the US$1,099 price point is undoubtedly enticing. Colorful's latest X15 XS models also come equipped with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a 512 GB NVMe SSD, plus there is a...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2022 18:45

Intel utilized hybrid (two core microarchitectures) configurations for Alder Lake chips. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Core i9-12900H powers its way to single-thread supremacy over the Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max on PassMark as i7-1270P also makes strong showing

The first Alder Lake mobile processors have appeared on PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance in the form of both Alder Lake-H and Alder Lake-P SKUs. The Intel Core i9-12900H has taken the lead from the Apple M1 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2022 23:19

The entire Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 spec sheet has shown up online (image via own)

Leaked Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 spec sheet suggests that it could pack Intel Alder Lake and AMD Rembrandt processors, an upgraded battery, and more

The upcoming Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 reportedly offers the Intel Core i7-1280p and AMD Ryzen 7 6980U as CPU choices. Other specs include two USB 4.0/Thunderbolt ports, Wi-Fi 6, a 56 Wh battery and a 15/13.5-inch screen.

Anil Ganti, 15 Feb 2022 14:44

Intel showcased the Core i9-12900KS in January at CES 2022. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i9-12900KS: Retailer reveals 150 W base power and high pricing for upcoming flagship Alder Lake processor

Intel may not have revealed how much the Core i9-12900KS costs, but a retailer has. Additionally, the retailer describes the Core i9-12900KS as having a 150 W base power, 25 W more than the similarly-equipped Core i9-12900K.

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2022 19:17

Upcoming Intel Xeon Sapphire Rapids processors may be "upgradeable". (Image Source: Bilibili)

DLCs for datacenters: Intel Software Defined Silicon in upcoming Xeon Sapphire Rapids locks CPU features behind a paywall

Intel could be introducing Software Defined Silicon (SDSi) with upcoming server and datacenter processors such as Xeon Sapphire Rapids. SDSi enables unlocking processor features on a pay-as-you-go basis to minimize upfront costs a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Feb 2022 12:52

Linux 5.16 kernel beats Windows 11 performance on Alder Lake CPUs. (Image Source: @6heinz3r on Unsplash)

Windows 11 no longer the fastest OS for Alder Lake: Linux 5.16 on Core i9-12900K emerges winner in most benchmarks

The latest Linux kernel 5.16 update brings scheduling and hybrid handling improvements that give Linux a significant advantage over Windows 11 in Alder Lake systems. The current Ubuntu 22.04 LTS uses the 5.15 kernel and suffers fr...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Feb 2022 11:34

Insanely slim Alienware x14 now available to order starting at $1649 USD

If you want a 14-inch gaming laptop even thinner than the Razer Blade 14, then be prepared to pony up two grand for Dell's thinnest and lightest gaming laptop yet equipped with both vapor chamber and liquid metal cooling.

Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2022 14:00

Despite strong competition from Intel's Alder Lake processors, AMD has managed to set a new record in terms of overall CPU market share (Image: Benjamin Lehman)

AMD sets new CPU market share record despite Intel's Alder Lake gains in the desktop and laptop segment

Thanks to a strong performance in the server and gaming console segments, AMD has now bested its previous CPU market share record which has been set during the old glory days of 2006. However, Intel posted gains in the all-importa...

Enrico Frahn, 10 Feb 2022 22:06

The "IdeaCentre Gaming 5 (2022)". (Source: ITHome)

Rumor | Lenovo's latest IdeaCentre Gaming desktop is on the way

IdeaCentre may be one of Lenovo's more business-like lines, yet still has a Gaming version of its desktop that it has released over the years as of late. According to a new leak, the latest variant with 12th-gen Intel processors a...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2022 23:16

The Core i7-12700H offers significantly better performance than the outgoing Core i7-11800H. (Image source: Intel)

The Intel Core i7-12700H dispatches the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX in performance and efficiency benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-12700H is showing itself as not only a powerful processor, but also a comparatively efficient one. Surprisingly, the Alder Lake processor matches the Apple M1 Pro's performance per watt at 40 W in benchmark suite...

Alex Alderson, 04 Feb 2022 17:05

Intel claims to be better than its main competitor AMD when it comes to CPU-related vulnerabilities (Image: SeekingAlpha)

Intel claims that AMD processors had almost twice as many security vulnerabilities as Intel CPUs in 2021

In its official 2021 product security report, Intel claims that its main competitor AMD has reported a significantly higher number of CPU vulnerabilities in 2021. The statistics on GPU-related security issues, however, are telling...

Enrico Frahn, 03 Feb 2022 23:02

The refreshed iMac Pro will feature an M-series Apple Silicon processor. (Concept by @ld_vova; image source: NanoReview/Unsplash - edited)

All-performance 12-core M-series Apple Silicon derails Alder Lake train in tipster's puzzling Geekbench prediction

An intriguing benchmark prediction has been made for the rumored 12-core M-series Apple Silicon that was recently leaked in connection with the 2022 iMac Pro. The potential “M1 Ultra” or “M1 Extreme” SoC leaves Alder Lake in the d...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2022 20:51

A new 3D Mark Fire Strike record has been set using Intel Alder Lake and AMD RDNA2 graphics cards (image via 3DMark)

Extreme overclocker uses Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT to break long standing 3D Mark Fire Strike record

Twitter user BISO BISO has managed to push his Intel Core i9-12900K and AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT to score 62,389 in the 3D Mark Fire Strike benchmark, beating legendary overclocker Kingpin's score of 61,206. The Alder Lake processor ...

Anil Ganti, 28 Jan 2022 15:25

EVGA proposes an open air frame made of high-grade carbon fiber. (Image Source: EVGA)

EVGA announces E1 extreme gaming rig with RTX 3090 Ti GPU and carbon fiber frame

The E1 beast from EVGA packs powerful components like the unreleased RTX 3090 Ti Kingpin edition and Z690 Dark Kingpin mobo with overclocked i9-12900K processor, but it is also quite lean with a custom open air carbon fiber frame ...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jan 2022 20:48

The OASIS external AIO is completely optional. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG starts pre-orders for NEO 15 E22 gaming laptop + OASIS external AIO and provides product roadmap for 2022

XMG is offering the NEO 15 E22 with the RTX 3080 Ti dGPU and the Intel i7-12700K processor starting at €3,277. The OASIS external AIO unit is completely optional and costs €199. Roadmap reveals AMD Ryzen 6000 models and additiona...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jan 2022 15:00

The Intel Core i9-12900HK is a chip for laptops that comes with a 24 MB L3 cache. (Image source: Intel/UserBenchmark - edited)

Superlative Intel Core i9-12900HK outbenches AMD Ryzen 9 5950X on UserBenchmark as a last hurrah for Alder Lake before Zen 4 comes along

The new Alder Lake mobile chip, the Intel Core i9-12900HK, has made its first appearance on UserBenchmark, and it’s unsurprisingly impressive. The i9-12900HK was even able to just outbench the Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5950X, which is a deskt...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Jan 2022 18:31

New Blade 15 and Blade 17 configurations will start shipping on February 22. (Image source: Razer)

The Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade 17 are now available with Intel Alder Lake processors and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Razer has opened pre-orders for new configurations of the Blade 15 and Blade 17. The pair are now orderable with Core i7-12800H and Core i9-12900H processors, along with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPUs. All Alder Lake-based config...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jan 2022 16:31

Intel Core i7-12700H allegedly beats the Ryzen 7 5800H in both single-core and multi-core performance. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i7-12700H smashes the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H in leaked benchmarks: close to 25% better single-core and almost 35% better multi-core performance on display

A graphic showing benchmark results of the Core i7-12700H has been posted on the Chinese social media site Weibo. The results show that the Core i7-12700H is almost 25% faster in single-threaded and almost 35% better in multi-thre...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jan 2022 21:28

MSI GE76 with 12th gen Core i9-12900HK, GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and 4K 120 Hz display now available for pre-order for a whopping $4200 USD

Users can pre-order now with an expected ship date by March. Initial benchmarks show Intel's Alder Lake series to be a significant improvement over the previous generation and even outperforming the latest mobile Zen 3 CPUs from A...

Allen Ngo, 25 Jan 2022 20:42

This Year's Razer Blade 17 is among the slimmest laptops with an RTX 3080 Ti dGPU. (Image Source: Hardware Canucks)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptops launching today, Nvidia releases detailed performance metrics

Unfortunately, Nvidia chose to compare the RTX 3080 Ti with the 2020 RTX 2080 SUPER. Of course, the performance improvements are clear, but a comparison with the RTX 3080 would have been more appropriate. The Razer Blade 17 2022 u...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2022 15:19

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has made its first appearance on Geekbench

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX cannot keep up with a similarly-specced Alder Lake-P processor on Geekbench

The Rembrandt-based AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX was benchmarked on Geekbench, where it managed single-core scores of 1,593/1,616 and multi-core scores of 10,151/9,939. While it is faster than its previous-generation counterpart, it cannot ...

Anil Ganti, 25 Jan 2022 10:31

The Hasee ZX9 is available in multiple configurations, including one with a Celeron G6900 processor. (Image source: Hasee)

Hasee ZX9: New gaming laptop variant launches with an LGA 1700 socket and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU

Hasee has released new variants of its ZX9 gaming laptop with a rather strange CPU and GPU combination. For some reason, one variant, the ZX9-DA3DA, features an Intel Celeron desktop processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptop...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jan 2022 23:16

HP is now offering upgraded Elite 800 G9 desktops with Intel Alder Lake 65 W options. (Image Source: HP)

HP Elite 800 G9 Series desktops get upgraded to 65 W Intel Alder Lake and up to optional Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti or RTX 3070 graphics

HP has introduced new desktops aimed at business and professional users. The Elite 800 G9 Series includes the Elite SFF 800 G9, Elite Mini 800 G9, and the Elite Tower 800 G9. These desktops come with improved enterprise security a...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jan 2022 17:11

ASRock's Z690 Aqua and Z690 Aqua OC Alder Lake motherboards have a hefty price tag of US$1,299 and US$1,399 respectively (Image: ASRock)

Alder Lake motherboard for US$1,399: ASRock launches the water-cooled Z690 Aqua OC with a hefty price tag

After Intel officially launched its brand-new Alder Lake CPUs a few months ago, more and more compatible Z690 motherboards are being released, some of which are apparently designed for very demanding gamers with deep pockets and s...

Enrico Frahn, 20 Jan 2022 22:36

HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9/G10 convertibles offer flexible learning experiences. (Image Source: HP)

HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 and Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10 aim to augment learning with convertible adaptability

HP has introduced the HP Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 and Pro x360 Fortis 11 G10 convertibles aimed at catering to the requirements of modern schooling. The Pro x360 Fortis 11 G9 and G10 can be configured with Celeron/Pentium and Alder L...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jan 2022 17:08

HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 and ProBook Fortis 14 G10 are built to stand the vagaries of schooling. (Image Source: HP)

HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 and ProBook Fortis 14 G10 are built to withstand the vagaries of schooling

HP is debuting a new Fortis lineup of laptops aimed at the education sector with an enhanced focus on durability. The HP ProBook Fortis 14 G9 and ProBook Fortis 14 G10 come with Intel Celeron/Pentium and Alder Lake processors, res...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jan 2022 15:55

Locked Intel Core i5-12400 overclocked to 5.2 GHz resulting in exceptional performance numbers. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i5-12400 posts astounding performance numbers after YouTuber "der8auer" successfully overclocks the locked Alder Lake CPU

YouTuber "der8auer" has successfully managed to overclock some non-K Alder Lake chips and the results speak for themselves. After overclocking to 5.2 GHz, Intel Core i5-12400 even beat the stock Core i9-12900K in some titles. Howe...

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Jan 2022 16:07

Intel's cheapest Alder Lake chip matches the Core i9-10900K in single-core performance. (Image source: Intel)

A US$42 Alder Lake Celeron CPU packs enough grunt to match Intel Core i9-10900K's single-core performance

A Geekbench 5 entry for Intel's cheapest Alder Lake processor, the Celeron G6900, has shown that despite the chip's meager specifications, it matches or slightly beats the Intel Core i9-10900K in single-core performance. The resul...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Jan 2022 19:00

Intel may still release three NUC 12 models, just not a Performance edition. (Image source: Intel)

Intel to scale back its NUC 12 plans with no Performance model as NUC 12 Pro SKU options detailed

Reportedly, Intel has no plans to release the NUC 12 Performance. NUC 12 Enthusiast, NUC 12 Extreme, and NUC 12 Pro editions could still be on their way though, all with Intel Alder Lake processors.

Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2022 12:32

Intel has fixed all DRM issues with Alder Lake processors (image via Intel)

Intel claims that it has resolved all of Alder Lake's DRM issues

An official declaration on Intel's website states that the DRM issues arising out of Alder Lake's hybrid architecture have been resolved. Any existing problems should be resolved via game/operating system updates.

Anil Ganti, 11 Jan 2022 03:25

Intel Core i5-12490F has appeared on Geekbench. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i5-12490F soundly beats Core i5-12400F and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in Geekbench but it's a China-only chip

Intel Core i5-12490F has appeared on Geekbench. The CPU packs 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.99 GHz and a boost clock of 4.58 GHz. The CPU scored 1806 in Geekbench's single-core benchmark and 8872 in the multi-core ...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Jan 2022 23:31